Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Designs, develops, implements and supports all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery related to site utilities, production equipment, and facilities. Is a technical resource to the Engineering, Maintenance and Validation departments to meet all regulatory and company specific policy requirements and to improve plant efficiency, capacity, and capability via continuous improvement and modernization objectives. Responsible for the research, development, design, layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and improvement of all manufacturing equipment and plant utility systems. Responsible for implementing improvements to increase equipment efficiency and prevent equipment obsolesce. Responsible for ensuring the validated state of all equipment, systems and facilities and compliance with all applicable cGMP, OSHA, DEC, EPA and local government regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Development, implementation, and technical support for all on site control systems architecture, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI), and server/industrial IT network infrastructure.
• Maintaining the Facility Monitoring System and Building Management System in a validated state including calibration, maintenance, repairs, and hardware/software updates.
• Developing and implementing improvements for efficiency, safety and preventing equipment obsolescence.
• Assisting with capital improvement projects, including funding requests, acquisition, installation, startup and associated documentation.
• Rebuilding and upgrading of site utility systems and production equipment associated with formulation, filling/capping, lyophilization, packaging, and warehousing/distribution areas.
• Ensuring the validated state of all equipment, systems and facilities and compliance with all applicable cGMP, OSHA, DEC, EPA, ISO and local government regulations.
• Developing relationships with key vendors for technical support and for assistance in hardware applications.
• Implementation of energy policy, energy goals, and ongoing controls, including monitoring/analysis of energy systems and consumption and creation of associated reports/technical documentation.
• Conducting jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
• Conducting energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, and identify energy conservation/savings opportunities.
• Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Participates as team member of a project development team for development of energy savings and performance contracting projects.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and five years experience.
• Working knowledge of The National Electric Code, high voltage up to 460 volts, machine controls including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), relay logic, motor controls (VFDs and servo), temperature and pressure controls including PID, thermocouples, RTDs and transducers and operator interfaces.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Clear understanding of analytical troubleshooting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, good documentation skills, good organizational skills and good interpersonal skills to lead the plant electrical staff.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information:

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.